James Cannon and Will Taylor have agreed contract extensions at London Wasps

London Wasps have been handed a boost with the news James Cannon and Will Taylor have agreed contract extensions.

Last Updated: 09/07/13 3:06pm

James Cannon: Agreed contract extension

The extensions see the Aviva Premiership outfit continue to tie up the future of its young talent.

Tight-head prop Taylor, 22, is coming off the back of an impressive first season, having joined the club last summer from Ospreys, while 24-year-old Cannon is another forward continuing to press his claim for a starting spot week in week out, with 22 appearances last term.

Strong group

Welcoming the latest deals, Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said: "We've got a strong group of young forwards here and we want to make sure that these players develop and progress together at this club.

"Will is obviously a young player learning the ropes in a tough position but he's done very well over the past year and he is part of a good mix of talent battling for those front row positions.

"James is another player fighting for a place in a competitive pool of locks we have here, but he's improving all the time and both of these players have big futures here."